Seattle Press on Line - Move Over, Jack LaLanne!

Move Over, Jack LaLanne!

May 17, 2001 -- Seattleites age 50 and over are invited to get on their feet and compete in the Greater Seattle Senior Games, to be held in June at locations throughout Seattle. The games kick off June 2 with track and field events. Other sports represented in the games include badminton, bowling, pickleball, tennis, table tennis and volleyball. Look for the bowling competition June 29 through July 1 at Sunset Bowl in Ballard!

If you don't consider yourself a "jock," don't let that stop you--the games will represent all activity levels, with participants competing against others in their age and activity divisions. Everybody is welcome, though more competitive types will be interested to know that medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place.

The Great Seattle Senior Games, affiliated with the National Senior Games, is a non-profit organization developed to help encourage seniors to enjoy an active lifestyle. According to the National Institute on Aging, regular exercise can help prevent many chronic diseases and disabling conditions that plague older Americans. Senior Games Board President Don Jones says, "We believe it's never too late to start exercising. Seniors need to keep moving, and this is a great event in support of a healthy and active lifestyle for seniors."

Elder athletes (and curious couch potatoes) are encouraged to act soon--registration runs Friday, May 18 through Friday, June 1, and costs $10 for Washington residents. For entry information call Don Jones at (206) 362-8310. You must be at least 50 to play!

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Lela	Aug 27, 2003	Pensacola, Fl	astrologer
I'm amazed at the health and fitness of Jack LaLanne, who will be 89 next month. I recall as a child in the 50's hearing criticism of his message to work out with weight training and his ideas on diet the didn't include milk products or sugar. I thought then that he was a man with integrity and a real concern for the well-being of others. He recently said that he never let money be a concern in what he did with his life. Looking at him, makes me realize that he is living proof of what he has been teaching all these years. I hope the Senior Games will be a continuation for years to come.